SYNNEX Corporation
to Sell Majority Ownership Position in its Japan Subsidiary to
MCJ Company, Ltd.
FREMONT, CA — March 28, 2005 -- SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:
SNX), a global IT supply chain services company, announced
today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Japan
distribution division, SYNNEX K.K., to MCJ Company, Ltd., or
MCJ (TOKYO: 6670). Under the terms of the agreement, SYNNEX
will receive 8,603 shares of MCJ stock for approximately 93%
of SYNNEX’ approximate 86% ownership in SYNNEX K.K. As
part of the sale agreement, SYNNEX will be restricted from
selling the MCJ shares for one year from the date of closing
of the transaction.
The sale of majority ownership in SYNNEX K.K. is part of
SYNNEX’ overall
strategy for continued growth in its North American distribution
operations where its core business is located.
The transaction is expected to close before the end of April
2005. Concurrent with the sale, SYNNEX President and CEO,
Robert Huang, will become MCJ’s Chairman of the Board, a non-executive,
part-time position, while maintaining his primary duties at
SYNNEX. Mr. Huang will not receive compensation from MCJ in
his capacity as MCJ’s Chairman or otherwise in connection
with the transaction.
“We believe this transaction is a positive move for
both SYNNEX and MCJ,” stated Robert Huang, President
and CEO of SYNNEX Corporation. “Selling SYNNEX K.K. to
MCJ will allow us to apply even greater focused efforts and
additional resources
in the North American region, where we are predominantly
located, providing us with greater opportunities for continued
expansion
in this market. In turn, with the breadth of product
offerings carried by SYNNEX K.K. and its distribution network
and reputation
for service, MCJ should be able to expand its unique
and profitable operating model with this transaction. I look
forward to overseeing
a smooth transition to the combined MCJ.”
Based on the current market price of MCJ, the value of
MCJ stock received by SYNNEX for its 80% stake in SYNNEX
K.K.
is approximately $20 million. Based on this valuation,
the Company
will record an after tax gain of approximately $12
million from this transaction in the second quarter of
2005.
This gain is subject to change based on final accounting
of
the transaction,
the stock price of MCJ upon closing of the transaction
and the ultimate proceeds received upon any liquidation
of the
MCJ ownership. Once the Company has recorded the investment
in MCJ, subsequent changes in MCJ’s market value or results
of operations could result in non-operating gains or losses
in future periods.
Founded in 1998, MCJ Co. Ltd. is a leading PC build-to-order
manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. MCJ’s branded
system, called Mouse, is sold in retail outlets throughout
Japan as well as online at www.mouse-jp.co.jp. MCJ became a
public company in June of 2004 and its shares are traded on
Tokyo Stock Exchange Mother’s section. Upon completion
of the transaction, SYNNEX K.K. will become a subsidiary of
MCJ and continue to operate under the SYNNEX K.K. company name.
SYNNEX K.K. was established in 1995. The company is
headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is led by Akio
Sekido, President.
Revenues for fiscal year ended November 30, 2004
and 2003 were approximately
$164 million and $181 million, respectively. Net
income approximated $479,000 and $288,000, respectively.
Mr.
Sekido will continue
to lead SYNNEX K.K. in his existing role after the
transaction is closed. SYNNEX K.K. distributes technology
products
by world-leading manufacturers such as Intel, Microsoft,
Seagate
and many others.
About SYNNEX
Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation is a global IT
supply chain services company offering a comprehensive
range
of services
to original equipment manufacturers, software publishers
and reseller customers worldwide. SYNNEX offers
product distribution, related logistics services, demand
generation marketing and
contract assembly and works with the leading industry
suppliers of IT systems, peripherals, system components,
software
and networking equipment. Additional information
about SYNNEX
may
be found online at www.synnex.com.
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Except for the historical information contained
herein, the matters set forth in this press release
are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but
are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated
benefits
of the sale
of SYNNEX K.K. to MCJ, the impact of the sale on
SYNNEX’ ability
to focus greater efforts and resources and SYNNEX’ opportunities
for expansion in the North American region, the expected financial
impact to SYNNEX and accounting of the transaction, and the
anticipated closing timeframe. These forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially, including, but not limited to,
the ability of SYNNEX to fully realize the anticipated benefits
of the sale, competition, economic and other risks associated
with the IT industry, satisfaction of closing conditions and
other risks detailed in SYNNEX’ Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended November 30, 2004 as filed with the SEC and from
time to time in SYNNEX’ other SEC filings.
These forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date hereof. SYNNEX disclaims
any obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.
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